This brief outlines the elements of the improved apprenticeship model developed by Global Communities in the construction sector in Ghana and examines its effectiveness as an avenue to provide skills training to disadvantaged youth, facilitate their entry into employment, and provide some lessons learned.
This toolkit highlights recent innovations and suggests strategies for strengthening apprenticeships in the fast-changing world of work. Considering technological advances, digitalization, and the growing importance of digital skills, it offers over 20 digital tools that can play an integral part in delivering, monitoring, and evaluating apprenticeship programs.
The ILO Toolkit for Quality Apprenticeships is a resource to improve the design and implementation of apprenticeship systems and programmes. It provides a comprehensive but concise set of key information, guidance and practical tools for policy-makers and practitioners who are engaged in designing and implementing Quality Apprenticeships.
This paper examines the effects of a government-sponsored apprenticeship training program designed to address high levels of youth unemployment in Ghana. The results show that apprenticeships shift youth out of wage work and into self-employment.
This note showcases best practices of some GAN members to promote work readiness programs and equip young people with skills to join the workforce. Some of the common features that contribute to the success of these initiatives include a strong support from senior management, clear and measurable goals and diligent tracking of results.
This toolkit, prepared for Indonesia, is compiled based on the policy landscape of the country that provides further guidance in understanding for local companies in implementing apprenticeship program.
This case study describes the efforts of the Youth Entrepreneurship Development (YED) program to provide effective internship opportunities for Palestinian youth including the analysis of youth and employer needs, life skills training, the practical application of knowledge and skills, and job placement support.
This toolkit offers guidance on providing internships to youth and incorporating internships into youth employability programming as well as case studies to provide context-specific illustrations of the concepts discussed.
This report explores elements and principles that are central to apprenticeship programs design and presents examples of best practices from around the world that LAC countries can use as potential instruments.
This handbook presents a step-by-step guide for employers to host effective, mutually beneficial internships. The document includes tools by IYF & Restless Development Uganda.
